Prominent Algerian Historian Mohamed Harbi Passes Away at 93 in Paris

Mohamed Harbi, a distinguished Algerian historian, passed away on Thursday in Paris at the age of 93, according to family sources cited by the Algerian news agency.

Harbi is regarded as one of Algeria's most influential intellectuals, known for his significant contributions to academia and his critical stance against French colonialism. He was also vocal in his critiques of political authoritarianism following Algeria's independence.

Historian Ali Ghanoun shared on social media that Harbi's death was due to pneumonia, praising his intellectual and activist legacy that will endure in the national memory.

With the loss of Mohamed Harbi, Algeria's cultural and political landscape has lost one of its most prominent advocates for freedom and justice, having dedicated his life to historical research and intellectual struggle.